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Using our spaces and places around the Ōpōtiki Wharf
NewsHave your say at a drop-in session, online, email or written feedback on Council interim plan for the Ōpōtiki Wharf.
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Growing Ōpōtiki’s workforce into the future
NewsIt’s been almost ten years since Whakatōhea, Ōpōtiki District Council, local employers, employment services, the College and training organisations joined together to create more “pathways to work”.
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Ōpōtiki District Council adopts Annual Plan
NewsOn 28 June 2023, Ōpōtiki District Council adopted the 2023/24 Annual Plan. The plan sees an average rates rise for the district of 13.7%.
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Eastern Bay of Plenty Mayors respond to Local Government Review
NewsMayors from Ōpōtiki, Kawerau and Whakatāne respond to the recent release of The Future for Local Government report - He piki tūranga, he piki kotuku,
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Statement from Mayor David Moore
Mayoral ColumnsNewsThe Mayor acknowledges the recent death in community and significant visitor numbers in town for the tangi.
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Waiotahe eastern beach closing to public access
NewsHEB Construction are preparing to open the new channel between the breakwaters of the Harbour Development and close the old river outlet.
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More public reporting sees fewer roaming dogs
NewsMedia ReleasesA recent increase in public reports of roaming dogs meant more dogs had been impounded.
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Reorua initiative promotes a bilingual strategy for Ōpōtiki township
NewsMedia ReleasesPōhiri marks the start of Ōpōtiki’s reorua journey.
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Rates rises on the table for Ōpōtiki district
NewsMedia ReleasesWe've released our 2023-24 Annual Plan Information Document – Our Plan in Action and are wanting the community to provide their thoughts and feedback.
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Native tree planting marks coronation in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesTree planting and plaque placing on Moody Place to take place 10am on Saturday 6 May as part of He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings. Everyone is welcome to come along.
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Funding available for sport-related travel
NewsMedia ReleasesWith applications currently open for funding from the Sports NZ Rural Travel Fund, Councillor Barry Howe encourages local sports teams to get their applications in on time.
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ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter a few years of informal and more personal celebrations of ANZAC day, this year will see the return to the more traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations in Ōpōtiki.
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Get creative, get funding
NewsMedia ReleasesApplications are open to help fund any amazing new creative projects in the Ōpōtiki District.
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Getting the benefits from the Harbour
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Te Ara Moana a Toi, Initial Benefits Assessment report, provides an early insight into success so far and what that means for predictions into the future.
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Changes sought to alcohol sales in the Eastern Bay
NewsMedia ReleasesThe combined Eastern Bay of Plenty Council's are currently reviewing the Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Alcohol Policy and the public are asked to provide their thoughts on the policies.
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Interim options explored for Ōpōtiki wharf
Harbour ProjectNewsCouncil looking at options to accommodate boats at town wharf as harbour entrance expected to open this year, but private marina to service boats is some years away.
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Council ‘shocked’ at waste at Gault Road spot
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil staff have called out of the behaviour of fly-tippers online, calling the behaviour ‘disgusting’ and urging the community to report it if they see it.
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Playground works to shortly get underway near Ōpōtiki Skatepark
NewsMedia ReleasesCreo Playground builders chosen as the successful tenderers for the new playground in Whitikau Reserve.
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Ōpōtiki Mayor concerned with likely rates rise
NewsMedia ReleasesLike most other councils around Aotearoa, the affects of inflation and current cost of living will have an impact on rates in the coming year.
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New ideas for cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil's Property Advisory Committee wants community feedback on how we use the renovated cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve - hire, lease or something else entirely?
